Sharon Smith-Kemper, LCSW
Therapist in New Jersey
Sharon Smith-Kemper is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions.
- Licensed inNew Jersey
- License44SC05455800
- NPI 1154527117
- Experience16+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Sharon
Sharon Smith-Kemper is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, and those working to rebuild self-esteem and motivation. Sharon aims to meet people where they are and offer steady, respectful support.
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. Conversations are guided by what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Sharon adapts her approach to each situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. She draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Attachment-Based Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and acceptance strategies.
That means she pays attention to relationship patterns, thoughts and behaviors, and how values shape choices. Mindfulness and emotion-regulation skills are woven into work with mood and panic symptoms. Sharon often addresses issues that feel tangled together, like guilt, shame, loneliness, and problems with control.
She helps people untangle these patterns and build clearer coping tools. Conversations may include new ways to manage impulses, improve communication, or rebuild trust in relationships. Sessions can cover practical concerns such as caregiver stress, money worries, and life transitions like separation.
Sharon emphasizes supporting small, achievable changes that add up over time. Her approach aims to create steadier daily routines and clearer personal goals. People meet with her by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging.
She works in English and practices in New Jersey as an LCSW.
Credentials
- LCSW (New Jersey)
- License 44SC05455800 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1154527117 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sharon names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Sharon uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and behavior, helping people notice and change recurring interaction habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people accept difficult thoughts and focus on actions that match their values, often useful for anxiety and low motivation. Client-Centered Therapy creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client sets the pace and topics for each session.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. Together you can try approaches and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break during the day or work with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter, focused exchanges when that fits their routine.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Sharon address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Sharon also works with related issues like panic attacks, isolation, and problems with control.
How would you describe Sharon's therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She tailors conversations to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps to try between sessions.
What is Sharon's clinical background?
Sharon has 16 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, and behavior concerns. She brings long-term practice helping clients build coping skills and clearer routines.
What credentials does Sharon hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sharon?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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